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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 812.70 and 217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 812.70 and 217.16 is: 325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 812.70 = 217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/812.70 = 217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 812.70 × 217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 176,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,485.93/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.76

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